Ates v. Ates

Appellee, L. C. Ates, filed a bill in the chancery court against his father, mother, sister and brother, W. N., Beulah, Oscar and Mrs. Minnie Ates, guardian, in which he sought to have the title to a tract of land cancelled as against his father, W. N. Ates, and the other relatives mentioned.

The strength of his case rests upon the validity of an instrument which was executed by W. N. Ates, his father, and Beulah Afes.

The instrument upon which the appellee’s case rests and upon which he must stand or fall is as follows:

“State of Mississippi

“Smith County

“For and in consideration of the sum of…